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The 498 beds at a planned state prison aren't enough to keep up with inmate overcrowding, Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde told lawmakers during a meeting Wednesday.
Pulaski County Justice of the Peace Doug Reed, fired from his longtime teaching position for refusing to wear a mask, is suing his former employer, Pulaski Academy, accusing the school of violating his religious beliefs by terminating his employment.
Pulaski County officials met Wednesday to discuss ideas about curbing violent crime— as well as ideas about increasing prison space.
The 498 beds at a planned state prison aren't enough to keep up with inmate overcrowding, Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde told lawmakers during a meeting Wednesday.
Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde says more prison bed space is needed to help curb a rise in violent crime in central Arkansas.